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Food Systems:

Promoting sustainable local food systems

Promoting sustainable local food systems

How and what we eat makes a big impact on our planet and our community. Farming practices have a direct impact on soil, water, and wildlife, while food storage and transportation makes a big impact on our carbon pollution.

Our regional food system and our local economy depend on our community members to shop local. EcoSociety's markets and festivals are a great way to find the freshest local produce and local artisan products.

At West Kootenay EcoSociety, we promote sustainable food systems with the following programs and events: